Academic Research in Creative Practice and Regenerative Thinking
I am currently completing a post-graduate Masters degree in Creative Industries remotely with SAE Institute Australia. At the heart of my current academic journey is the exploration of how creative practitioners can take more active roles in driving science and envisioning regenerative futures.
Methodology: Autoethnography
Autoethnography forms the core of my methodological approach. This technique, rooted in ethnography and anthropology, allows me to introspectively analyze my creative practices. Through this lens, I document and reflect upon my personal experiences, particularly in the context of the Floating Stories Lab, to offer insights into the broader implications of regenerative storytelling.
I also explore indigenous knowledge systems and methodologies.
Bridging Creative Practice and Academic Research
My research extends beyond traditional academic confines, embracing the creative process and my interwoven life experiences as a vital component of scholarly inquiry. I am curious to understand the nuances of narrative creation in various contexts and how these narratives can drive scientific understanding (including ‘modern’ and indigenous sciences) and envision regenerative future possibilities.
Supporting Theoretical Frameworks
My research situates regenerative thinking as pivotal in informing my creative practices in order to center planetary health and societal wellbeing. I am interested in theories of postcolonialism, imperialism, globalization, patriarchy, post-growth and de-growth, and as I build upon my research of such theoretical frameworks, I am strengthening the connection between my creative outputs and their potential for fostering sustainable and regenerative futures.
A Portfolio of Work
As part of my academic exploration, I am building upon my portfolio of storytelling projects, particularly through the creation of the Floating Stories Lab, which exemplifies my approach to regenerative storytelling.
Looking Ahead: PhD Research
As I forge ahead with my academic and creative journey, my sights are set on furthering my research through a PhD whilst sailing the world with the Floating Stories Lab. The PhD will provide an opportunity to develop a more comprehensive theoretical framework, expand my methodological toolkit, and contribute to the global discourse on creative practice and regenerative futures.
Academic History
Post-Graduate: MA Creative Industries, SAE Institute, In Progress
Undergraduate: BA Arts, Majors in Asian Studies, Japanese, and International Studies, Adelaide University
Academic Blog Posts
By necessitating audience interaction, YouTube influences not only the form and substance of media but also the very perception of culture and community within the digital age (Jenkins, 2006). Audience participation, or ‘co-creatorship’, becomes the “message” that YouTube, as a medium, communicates and embeds into today’s digital culture ecosphere.